Senior Buyer

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team in East Rand.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and be able to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage procurement strategies for key spend categories to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with company objectives, performance improvement, and innovation.
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, enabling the development of effective cost-saving strategies.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while conducting regular performance reviews for existing suppliers.
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers, including financial stability, delivery performance, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Continuously monitor market trends, commodity prices, and competitor strategies to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Lead high-level negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, focusing on cost, quality, and lead time.
  • Draft, review, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Streamline and standardize procurement processes to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from issuing Request for Quotations (RFQs) to converting Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) in a timely manner.
  • Regularly review and report on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and mitigate delays.
  • Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives in line with departmental savings targets.
  • Track and report on procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance rates.


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